BootPac Review
Keeping Your Boot (Mostly) Civilised
Let’s be honest, owning a 4x4, estate, or SUV usually means one thing: at some point, your boot is going to resemble a compost heap. Whether it’s soggy logs, hedge cuttings, muddy kit, or that suspicious bag of “garden waste” that’s been festering for a week longer than intended, it’s all part of the lifestyle.
Now, I don’t mind mucking up Deux Smurf too much, she’s seen worse and lived to tell the tale, but car manufacturers tend to get a bit twitchy when you start loading freshly cut logs into the back of their pristine press cars. And fair enough, really.
That became painfully relevant recently when I popped over to see a good friend, Andy from the Yorkshire Post. A few trees had come down in his garden, and what started as a casual visit quickly turned into a full-on lumberjack session. With logs to cut, shift, and inevitably transport back to Muddy Towers, the BootPac proved itself once again as an absolute lifesaver, saving the interior of the Peugeot 5008 I had on test from scratches, sap, dirt, and the sort of debris that would have had a press office scowling.
Built Tough for Real Life
Made from a tough woven polyester with a durable waterproof coating, the BootPac is designed with real-world abuse in mind. This isn’t some flimsy liner that gives up the ghost after one tip run, no, it’s properly rugged kit, proven by the fact that I’ve had this for the last 5-years or so.
And let’s not sugar-coat it: tip runs are rarely clean affairs. Rotting timber, damp grass, mystery sludge, and the occasional unwelcome hitchhiker (insect or otherwise) are all part of the experience. The BootPac acts as a barrier between your car and that chaos, ensuring your interior doesn’t end up smelling like a forgotten compost bin.
Clever Design That Actually Works
Fitting the BootPac is refreshingly straightforward. Adjustable heavy-duty straps attach to headrests, grab handles, and boot hinges, allowing it to work across a wide range of vehicles, from 4x4s, estates, SUVs, and even hatchbacks.
Once installed, it essentially turns your boot into a giant, contained cargo area, think of it as a cross between a heavy-duty liner and a portable storage pod. In fact, when fully extended, it has a slightly “tent-like” appearance, which is no bad thing given what it’s designed to deal with.
One of its standout features is the zip-up enclosure. When you’ve loaded it with whatever muck you’re transporting, you can zip it shut to completely seal in dirt, moisture, and anything else you’d rather not have rolling around your car. It’s particularly handy when you’ve got loose materials or, as in my case recently, a boot full of freshly cut logs trying their best to shed bark everywhere.
Big Capacity, Bigger Practicality
With a capacity of just under 1,200 litres, the BootPac is more than capable of handling garden waste, camping gear, muddy mountain bikes or a weekend’s worth of muddy outdoor kit, there’s plenty of room to play with.
It’s also been thoughtfully designed with usability in mind. Multiple carry handles are positioned on all sides, making it far easier to lift and manoeuvre when full, something you’ll appreciate when it’s loaded with anything heavier than a few leaves.
Side compression straps help keep everything secure, preventing your load from shifting about like a shopping trolley with a dodgy wheel. It all adds up to a product that feels genuinely considered, rather than just thrown together.
Tip Runs Made Easier (and Cleaner)
When you get to the tip or recycling centre, the BootPac really comes into its own. You can either remove it entirely and carry it to where you need it, or simply unzip it to gain access.
That unzip feature is particularly clever. When opened, the flap drops down over the bumper, acting as a protective layer against scratches, scrapes, and general abuse. If you’ve ever dragged a log, or anything remotely sharp, out of a boot, you’ll know just how valuable that is.
Easy to Clean, Easy to Store
Once you’re done, cleaning the BootPac is straightforward. A quick wash down is usually all it needs before it’s ready for the next outing, It then packs away neatly into its own carry bag which is roughly the size of a 2-man tent, meaning it doesn’t take up valuable space when not in use.
Verdict
As I mentioned earlier, I’ve had this BootPac for around 5-years and it’s protected many press cars from horrible loads. It’s one of those products that you don’t realise you need until you use it, then you wonder how you ever managed without it.
It’s tough, practical, and genuinely well thought out, making it ideal for anyone who actually uses their vehicle for more than the school run and the odd supermarket trip. Whether you’re collecting logs, tackling tip runs, or just trying to keep muddy chaos contained, it does exactly what it promises.
And perhaps most importantly, it keeps manufacturers happy—which, if you regularly borrow their cars, is worth its weight in gold.
Website - https://www.bootpac.biz
Price - £84.99
